Fresh Chilled Blue Catfish (Ictalurus Furcatus) from Japan
Large wild-caught or farmed blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) from U.S. rivers, fresh/chilled whole. HTS 0302.72.50 for other Ictalurus spp., intact fish not filleted. Used in Southern U.S. cuisine.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate wild vs farmed with traceability docs; wild may face different sustainability certifications
• Inspect for head/tail presence at entry to confirm not 'other fish meat' of 0304
• Avoid re-export pitfalls—ensure no prior freezing that could reclassify